Tesla driver says it was on Autopilot before fatal Texas home crash
Summary
Car Crash Katy Georgia in Katy, Georgia: A 44-year-old man driving a Tesla told Harris County investigators that his vehicle was on Autopilot when it failed to make a right turn at an intersection in the 21300 block of Rose Hollow Lane in Katy, Texas, continued forward at a high rate of speed, crashed through the brick wall of a home, and struck a 76-year-old woman standing inside the front room. The woman was flown by Life Flight to Memorial Hermann hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The driver was taken to a hospital by ambulance. The cause of the crash has not been determined, and investigators are examining the role of Tesla's driver-assistance technology and the driver's control over the vehicle.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 44-year-old Tesla driver | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Tesla driver says it was on Autopilot before fatal Texas home crash | Electrek